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Well, it looks like I'm giving up smoking....
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The worst is long after you actually quit.
I quit cold turkey about 4 years ago, and didn't touch a single smoke the entire time. I could go out to bars, go outside with the smokers on breaks, hangout with smokers, whatever and I never had the craving to smoke. I don't believe in any of the patches or gums or any of that crap. The only way to quit is cold turkey. It's will power or nothing.
Recently I've started back up again, I'm not smoking near as much as I used to, but I'm definatly smoking again. I think much of it has to do with stress and my gf and practically her entire family being smokers. I don't really feel terrible that I started smoking again, except the fact that it does cost a fairly pretty penny to maintain.
I think it boils down to the fact that I -like- smoking. So I guess that I'm probably going to be an on and off smoker for a better part of my life.
I quit cold turkey about 4 years ago, and didn't touch a single smoke the entire time. I could go out to bars, go outside with the smokers on breaks, hangout with smokers, whatever and I never had the craving to smoke. I don't believe in any of the patches or gums or any of that crap. The only way to quit is cold turkey. It's will power or nothing.
Recently I've started back up again, I'm not smoking near as much as I used to, but I'm definatly smoking again. I think much of it has to do with stress and my gf and practically her entire family being smokers. I don't really feel terrible that I started smoking again, except the fact that it does cost a fairly pretty penny to maintain.
I think it boils down to the fact that I -like- smoking. So I guess that I'm probably going to be an on and off smoker for a better part of my life.
imported_Phil
Diamond Member
Nope.
Now, STFU, noob.
imported_Phil
Diamond Member
That's worrying, as I too actually enjoy smoking, as opposed to merely being addicted. There's something... special? about it. It's difficult to explain, but I'm sure you'll know what I mean.
[Edit] The "family smoking" thing shouldn't be a problem, as my family doesn't smoke, and my girlfriend's mother & step-father just gave up. Also, my girlfriend doesn't smoke, so that should remove some of the temptation.
Regardless, there's something highly enjoyable about lighting up a nice cigar.
Zysoclaplem
Diamond Member
Good Luck. 🙂
moshquerade
No Lifer
gtfo of this thread :|
Dude, I recently quit after 14+ years. Use the patch, it really works. Good luck & if you need support I am here!
Week 3 is the worst, your body starts trying to cut deals with you!
"One won't hurt, hell it has already been 3 weeks!" SO DON'T FALL FOR IT.
Make your choice right now. NOT EVEN ANOTHER PUFF for the rest of your life. You can do it man!
Week 3 is the worst, your body starts trying to cut deals with you!
"One won't hurt, hell it has already been 3 weeks!" SO DON'T FALL FOR IT.
Make your choice right now. NOT EVEN ANOTHER PUFF for the rest of your life. You can do it man!
It's been a human pasttime for a vast majority of human history. Humans like to smoke, they like the action of it, they like the taste, the smell, the effects, the social qualities as well. It has been a part of our lives in some form forever, and it's not going away anytime soon.
Though I think that we smoke too much, too frequently and for the wrong "reasons" today. On top of that the tobacco products we have today are definatly different from tobacco of days past. Smoking should be handled in a manner closer to what it was originally intended. A relaxing pasttime, and not a stress induced social crutch.
People today are obsessive about their health to the point where it runs their lives. Many forget there are so many simple pleasures in the world that will not conform to todays rigid health standards. So you have to weigh the cost to benefit ratio of doing things you like, to not leading a perfectly healthy lifestyle.
I say you should definatly quit for a while. A few months, a year, a couple years, whatever just give it a go. If anything it should be to prove to yourself that you can do it if you want, and that your willpower has more control than a simple substance from an age old plant.
When I did quit I did enjoy the fact that when I went out to a bar I would be one of the very few somkers. Knowing that I easily shed the action of smoking while still being able to socialize in a smokers world was slightly empowering. At that point I had no desire to smoke even when it was right in my face all the time.
So go for it, prove to yourself that you have control over yourself and your actions.
ok, enough ribbing. seriously though. i had the same situation. smoking for ~8 years. got pretty sick and in bed for a couple days. throat and chest was pretty f-ed up and couldn't smoke during that time. decided that i would quit smoking. haven't had one in over a year. it's possible. good luck to ya.
but if you have one later on, don't think of it as failing... keep at it.
but if you have one later on, don't think of it as failing... keep at it.
moshquerade
No Lifer
you're annoying
Jesus christ, stfu, you're ruining the thread you cock gobbling fvckwit.
imported_Phil
Diamond Member
End yourself and quit crapping in my thread, noob.
I quit for 6 MO with the patch, and zyban (generic=welllbutrin=cheaper=covered by insurance)
the patch handled physical cravings (I olny needed that for a month, just the first "step" of nicoderm cq
the zyban helped break the mental/psychological addiction
I've relapsed since, but when I quit again, that is the method I'll choose
good luck!
the patch handled physical cravings (I olny needed that for a month, just the first "step" of nicoderm cq
the zyban helped break the mental/psychological addiction
I've relapsed since, but when I quit again, that is the method I'll choose
good luck!
Good luck man... I'm right there with you! I missed work all last week thanks to a God awful sinus infection, so I haven't smoked in about 8 days now. Figured if I already went this far, why not just quit and have a great start? I have the gum right here at my cubicle just in case, and I still haven't given in!
imported_Phil
Diamond Member
Goddamnit I want a cig right about now :|
Yeah, the feeling will pass, but... nngggh....
Must resist the urge to go scream at some noobs.
Yeah, the feeling will pass, but... nngggh....
Must resist the urge to go scream at some noobs.
Jfrag Teh Foul
Diamond Member
Good job!
My experience is that in about a month you will realize that you haven't even thought about it all day... after that it's cake.
My experience is that in about a month you will realize that you haven't even thought about it all day... after that it's cake.
CHfan4ever
Diamond Member
Here is how i quit smoking and what happen etc.
I decide to stop smoking when my ex gfriend tell me one day "Stop smoking please, you are killing me ".My face went all white and i decide to give a try and it work.
I first bought those patches.I use them for 3 days but got sick of em.I was feeling weird with them.
To tell you.You will think constantly at smoking for about 3 weeks.Every move you made, action you did that involve a smoke right after , you will think about that.( Exemple, after dinner,when crossing the street before going to work etc. )After than till 3 month you will think at smoking only 2-3 time a day.After the 3 month, well you will think about once a day of smoking.Then after probably once in a while( i still think at smoking somedays, but i know its the stupidest mistake i can do is to start back )
Not only you will save a lot of money, but you will be more ehalty.You will eat more eventualy.And jesus call me crazy, but i feel more harder and feel better sensations when having sex since i quit smoking.Just for that dude its worth it 😀 .BUT!!!You will eat more.Everytime you want to smoke, you will get something to eat instead.I AM TELLING YOU DONT DO LIKE ME, GO BUY FRUITS,VEDGETABLE ETC.I jump into chocolat and too 30 pounds hihi, in one year.
Its very easi to do dude.The first 3 weeks are the hardest.STAY AWAY AS POSSIBLE OF FRIENDS ETC WHO SMOKE.
I decide to stop smoking when my ex gfriend tell me one day "Stop smoking please, you are killing me ".My face went all white and i decide to give a try and it work.
I first bought those patches.I use them for 3 days but got sick of em.I was feeling weird with them.
To tell you.You will think constantly at smoking for about 3 weeks.Every move you made, action you did that involve a smoke right after , you will think about that.( Exemple, after dinner,when crossing the street before going to work etc. )After than till 3 month you will think at smoking only 2-3 time a day.After the 3 month, well you will think about once a day of smoking.Then after probably once in a while( i still think at smoking somedays, but i know its the stupidest mistake i can do is to start back )
Not only you will save a lot of money, but you will be more ehalty.You will eat more eventualy.And jesus call me crazy, but i feel more harder and feel better sensations when having sex since i quit smoking.Just for that dude its worth it 😀 .BUT!!!You will eat more.Everytime you want to smoke, you will get something to eat instead.I AM TELLING YOU DONT DO LIKE ME, GO BUY FRUITS,VEDGETABLE ETC.I jump into chocolat and too 30 pounds hihi, in one year.
Its very easi to do dude.The first 3 weeks are the hardest.STAY AWAY AS POSSIBLE OF FRIENDS ETC WHO SMOKE.
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